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Study Reveals Self-Pleasure Eases Menopause Symptoms

11/17/2025

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A new study suggests self-pleasure may help manage menopause symptoms alongside exercise, diet changes, and supplements.
Dr. Cynthia Graham from Indiana University notes that discussions about menopause often overlook self-pleasure.
The study's findings rely on self-reported data, which limits conclusions about causality.
Menopause remains underrepresented in medical training, and sexual well-being is neglected in consultations.
Perimenopausal participants rated self-pleasure 4.35 out of 5, comparable to partnered sex and hormone therapy.

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Story summary

A new study suggests self-pleasure may help manage menopause symptoms alongside exercise, diet changes, and supplements.
Dr. Cynthia Graham from Indiana University notes that discussions about menopause often overlook self-pleasure.
The study's findings rely on self-reported data, which limits conclusions about causality.
Menopause remains underrepresented in medical training, and sexual well-being is neglected in consultations.
Perimenopausal participants rated self-pleasure 4.35 out of 5, comparable to partnered sex and hormone therapy.